With its truly enviable location and a fresh, new take on how today's families live, Centra in Boca Raton is taking the market by storm.

May 27, 2010|Garrett A. Foster, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Designed for flexibility The truly open first-floor layouts encourage interaction with other family members and allow for great flexibility. Several designs have flex floor plans so people can choose the configuration that best suits their lifestyle. "The flexibility is designed within the plan -- and all have something unique to offer," Clement says. "For example, the Citrus has two masters, each with their own bathroom, even though it's the smallest design." In rethinking what people want in their new homes, the Centra team has come up with a list of standard features that will impress even the most discerning buyer. "What makes this community such an incredible value in not just the price but also what's included," Clement says. Prospective buyers will surely appreciate the huge islands with granite (some are 10 feet long) and detailed cabinetry with glass doors in the kitchen; framed mirrors and custom lights in the bathrooms; 18-inch tile on the diagonal; nine-foot ceilings; impact glass in all windows; concrete-block construction; and more. Plus, there are lots of choices just one more way Centra is bringing the fun back into the home-buying experience. For example, you can choose Traditional or Modern cabinets, with special built-in features, to personalize your new home. "What we've tried to do is come up with a package where you don't have to spend a penny more to get the home of your dreams," Clement says. In keeping with the fresh, new, current approach, it is not surprising that the townhomes at Centra include a host of environmentally friendly features: Energy Star stainless steel appliances, water-saving plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient HVAC systems, low-VOC paint that improves indoor air quality, stain-resistant carpet made from renewable materials, recessed lights with compact fluorescent bulbs, and more.

No cookie-cutter look here To avoid a cookie-cutter look, two of the designs have front-load garages, while three access garages from a back alley. "The units that have the garages in front were designed to look like detached, single-family homes," Clement says. It's all part of the attention to detail for which Clement and Posin are so well known. This same sensibility extends to making sure all main roads in the community are brick-paved, as are individual driveways and patios. "This is something typically only seen in million-dollar communities," Clement says. With incredibly low pre-construction prices, a phenomenal location and quality of design, reaction to Centra has been enthusiastic to say the least. "We've gotten really serious interest from people looking to downsize, to younger buyers, and also parents of nearby FAU students who would like to buy a unit as an investment for their children," Clement says. Since the community is FHA-approved, buyers only need to come up with a 3.5-percent down payment, making purchasing here even more affordable. Approximately 75 RealtorsÃÂ® attended the special broker grand opening held around the pool. "Many are even talking about buying here themselves because of the prime location," Clement says. To coincide with their May 15 grand opening, Centra released the first phase (in all their will be 198 units) -- but don't expect the opportunities to last long. With a location this hot, sales are likely to be even hotter! CALL (561) 241-1008 VISIT CentraBoca.com